cognitive/social health

Question 1

what is cognitive health

Answer 1

ability to clearly think, learn, and remember

Question 2

cognitive health allows us to

Answer 2

express creativity
be curious
form new ideas/perspective
analyze
problem solve
make decisions

Question 3

factors affecting cognitive health

Answer 3

genetics (learning disabilities)
environmental (stress, diet, drug use)

Question 4

how is cognitive health influenced (by emotional health)

Answer 4

by our thoughts and feelings
related to emotional health

Question 5

people who are not cognitively healthy

Answer 5

have passive approach to life
dont seek involvement with community
dont question/poor critical thinking
poor health dimensions

Question 6

negative self talk vs positive self talk

Answer 6

“that sounds difficult” vs “ill challenge myself”
“i cant” vs “i can try”

Question 7

selective attention

Answer 7

ability to focus despite distractions
slight decrease with age

Question 8

divided attention

Answer 8

multi tasking
decreases with age

Question 9

attention switching

Answer 9

ability to switch from one task to another
very reduced with age

Question 10

sustained attention

Answer 10

ability to concentrate
no effect with age

Question 11

supporting cognitive health

Answer 11

reading/writing
instruments
crafts
reminiscing
managing meds
caring for pet
physical health (exercise, diet, sleeping)

Question 12

what is social health

Answer 12

well being in the social dimension
achieved when people have stable and satisfying relationships

Question 13

3 C’s of social health

Answer 13

communication (50/50, clear and honest)
cooperation (equal desire for solution)
compromise (prioritize what you value most)

Question 14

Whos at risk for absence of social support

Answer 14

older adults
minorities
rural areas

Question 15

socially healthy people

Answer 15

treat others with respect
are accepting of differences
warm and open
able to trust

Question 16

social support services

Answer 16

as important as diet and exercise
helps improve health and quality of life
can provide food, housing, transport, emotional support, guidance

Question 17

self reflection

Answer 17

a tool for caregivers
grounded in personal experience, practice, and knowledge

Question 18

reflection in action

Answer 18

reflective thinking one is doing during the action
focused on the momentr

Question 19

reflection on action

Answer 19

occurs after action is completed
focused on outcomes

Question 20

why self reflect

Answer 20

makes you less reactive
become self aware
improve self esteem and confidence
questions assumptions
see from different angles/perspectives

Question 21

how is self reflection, critical thinking, and problem solving related

Answer 21

self reflection skills are used during and after problem solving
critical thinking assists in creative problem solving